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Peppermint (medicine)


peppermint


1. <botany> An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha (M. Piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery.

2. A volatile oil (oil of peppermint) distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit (essence of peppermint) obtained from it.

3. A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint. Peppermint camphor.

<chemistry> Same as Menthol.

<botany> Peppermint tree, a name given to several Australian species of gum tree (Eucalyptus amygdalina, E. Piperita, E. Odorata, etc) which have hard and durable wood, and yield an essential oil.

Origin: Pepper + mint.

Source: Websters Dictionary